“We had a fantastic experience working with Kevin, and we would highly recommend Kevin Kelley Photography to any couple looking for a wedding photographer. We booked Kevin just one month before our small November wedding, and, from our very first phone call, he took time to get to know us, asked thoughtful questions, and was responsive to our requests. On our wedding day, he took time before our photos to find the perfect photo spots in downtown New Haven that showcased the gorgeous Yale architecture, highlighted the foliage, and were accessible for our older relatives. Kevin's easygoing personality and flexibility were much appreciated throughout the day. Several wedding guests commented that they "forgot he was there" during the ceremony and reception - the result was a collection of incredibly special candid photos highlighting those little moments that go beyond the typical ceremony photos and portraits. We received our photos just three weeks after our wedding, and the only challenge now is deciding which of the many wonderful photos to frame. Thank you to Kevin for capturing both the big and small moments and for being such an important part of our special day!”
Sarah & Greg
“Just WOW. Kevin totally felt like part of the family. When we were originally going through the photographer process, Kevin was a stand-out guy to us. He offered to meet us in person to show his portfolio, and did not flinch when off the bat we asked for his “worst ever” wedding photography experience. Someone that honest is few and far between! We mentioned to him that we are not the stand-and-pose kind of people, and even when we did take the traditional pictures, it did not feel weird or awkward at all! Kevin always let US BE US - from engagement session, to pre-wedding discussions to the day of. We mentioned the most important photos to us would be the candids, and goodness he did not disappoint AT ALL! we were even lucky enough to have his second photographer Amanda with us on the day-of, and made our camera-shy guests feel like there was no camera around at all. Kevin is professional, but in a way that you trust his judgement and artistic eye and in a way that you may not have even considered before. He was a great combination of fly-on-the-wall and getting those must-have photos. We are SO HAPPY with our photos and could not have asked for a more laid-back but attentive photographer on our big day. Highly recommend Kevin to anyone that wants the timeless, effortless look to their wedding day!”
Courtney & Cuinn
“Kevin Kelley was an absolute pleasure to work with on our wedding day. Our photos came out beautifully and his candid style truly captured the love and joy that we all felt on that day. If you’re looking for a talented photographer, hire Kevin - you won’t be disappointed!”
Ashley & Andrew
(View the blog post from their Stone Acres Farm wedding here)
“From our initial phone call I knew I was going to love Kevin, but I couldn’t have guessed how much! He was fantastic…communication was seamless and Kevin’s relaxed and positive attitude made everything feel so stress free. He arrived early, smiled and laughed with us the whole time and was nothing but professional. I felt like he made sure he understood my husband and I, what makes our relationship unique and did his best to capture it. Throughout the wedding, he was my favorite photographer – in the midst of everything ensuring every smile, laugh and dance move was captured…no silly poses or cheesy shots…just raw emotion and love. Not booking Kevin will be the biggest mistake you make as a you plan your wedding. Thank you for everything, Kevin!”
Nicole & Savaughn
“I cannot recommend Kevin highly enough. I have worked with him for two friend's weddings and now my own! He is professional, thoughtful, kind, and SO talented. He was so accommodating when dealing with pandemic reorganizing for our wedding. Truly wonderful working with him!”
Julia & Ilir
Backyard wedding!
“Kevin Kelley is by far the best photographer there is! Not only does he do the most amazing work, he is so humble, kind and incredibly professional. My husband and I loved working with Kevin and his second shooter on the day of our wedding! He is incredibly creative and will take your photos to the next level. We highly recommend Kevin for any event! We are so pleased with his amazing work! Thank you for all of your hard work, Kevin!”
Cassie & Dave
“I can't say enough about Kevin's beautiful work and professionalism. With re-planning our wedding multiple times, Kevin was a recommendation of our previous vendor and we are so thankful to have been able to work with him. His creativity and vision left me in awe when we saw our final prints. We loved his easy-going nature and energy- it made taking photos so much less stressful! Our wedding photos came out absolutely beautiful and really showed our personalities...he truly captured our day. He's such a professional and really easy to work with- I cannot recommend him enough!”
Lisa & Rob
“We absolutely LOVED Kevin and could not have asked for any more!! From the very beginning, his romantic, natural candid style impressed me so much that his sample photos stood out among the 50+ photographer websites I looked through. When we spoke for the first time, even on very short notice, he was super polite, professional, good-natured and very reasonable. He struck us as hard-working and professional, yet someone nice and fun that we would be very comfortable with on our big day. The day of, he exceeded our expectations -he was absolutely wonderful. Nice, calm, fun, blended in, self-sufficient and there for every single moment we wanted captured. Even for the getting ready pictures, he blended right in with my best friends being part of the supportive, calming, and fun environment without adding any stress. After the wedding he kept us posted on his timeline, and sent us the completed products with a lovely note and candy– very like him to add a sweet personal touch. The photos just AMAZED us. His work with the colors, lighting, people’s expressions, his ability to capture all the happiness of the moment in just one shot is just incredible. We had an amazing day and thanks to Kevin, we have the ability to look through beautiful photos and relive each moment all over again. We absolutely recommend him with no reservations.”
Eriko & Rob
“Hiring Kevin Kelley as our wedding photographer was undoubtedly one of the best choices my husband and I made throughout the wedding planning process. Kevin is not only personable, attentive, and likable, but his artistic talent is undeniable. All in all, a true professional! Every interaction with Kevin, from our initial meeting to the wedding day itself, was a delight! During our first meeting, it was evident that Kevin was organized, knowledgeable, and experienced. He answered all of our questions with ease. The morning of the wedding, Kevin and his second photographer spent hours shooting photos of my bridal party and me before the first-look. They captured many beautiful moments inconspicuously. They made us girls feel comfortable and at ease throughout the entirety of the morning. And, when it came to the first look, ceremony, portraits, and each significant moment during the reception, these were captured perfectly. My husband and I are in love with our photographs and our wedding album. We feel so fortunate to have hired Kevin. We’d make the same decision over again, and recommend him highly and unconditionally to others.”
Erin & Jonathan
(View the blog post from their Farmington Gardens wedding here)
“I truly cannot say enough good things about Kevin Kelley Photography. Kevin was an absolute joy to work with from our initial interview, throughout our wedding planning process, to the day of the event, and I am so grateful that my husband and I were lucky enough to have him shoot our special day. Beyond being incredibly flexible, patient, and easygoing as we wrestled our wedding concept and schedule into shape (260+ people with a large bridal party in a tiny church and then my in-laws backyard), Kevin completely understood what we were looking for in our wedding photos and helped two very camera-shy individuals feel comfortable in front of the lens. He blended in seamlessly with my family and friends and truly captured the spirit of the day with beautiful portraits and candid shots. I can’t stop looking at the photos and still have guests commenting on both how wonderful he was and how much they love the photos. If you’re getting married in Connecticut or the surrounding area, I highly recommend reaching out to Kevin the second you set your date!”
Kathryn & Mike
Inn at Mystic wedding
“We are so lucky to have found and used Kevin Kelley on our wedding day. From the first point of contact, Kevin was extremely responsive and kind.. especially as we were a couple planning our wedding from out of state. Because we did not need an engagement shoot, we met with Kevin when we travelled to CT (very accommodating) and we instantly knew that he was the perfect fit for us. His calm but confident demeanor was something I knew I would want and need on my wedding day. Our wedding photos are absolutely beautiful, don’t look “posed” or forced, and are artistic and captured our day perfectly. Kevin did an amazing job and we would highly recommend him.”
Jamie & Mike
“We hired Kevin Kelley to do both our engagement shoot and our wedding, and I am so glad that we found him! Not only is he an extremely talented photographer, but his photos capture such an element of drama in them that is so well suited for such an important day. Kevin captures light amazingly and he has a way of posing you creatively so that his photos have such a level of interest—but never in a way that is awkward. I was also so impressed by the fact that, although he was the single shooter at our wedding, he was able to so fully catch all the important moments of our day, and not just our reactions, but those of all the people around us. All in all, our photos were all together stunning—sometimes I look them over and I can’t believe that’s really us! We are thrilled! In addition, Kevin really was such a pleasure to work with! He really is so nice, and his interest in making sure that all the joy and magic of your wedding day is beautifully photographed is so genuine. I cannot recommend Kevin enough.”
Marianna & Will
Inn at Mystic wedding
“Kevin Kelley is the best of the best. His pictures are absolutely stunning, and he is so easy to work with. From the time we first met with him we felt so comfortable and knew immediately we wanted him as our photographer. In addition to our wedding photos, we also did an engagement session with him. It was so cold out the day of our engagement shoot, and he stuck through it with us and somehow managed to get amazing pictures. The weather on our wedding day also wasn’t ideal, and we had to really work around the rain in order to get pictures outside. Kevin was so flexible, calm, and made the entire experience so much easier. Our family, friends, and other guests of the wedding kept commenting how great he was as well. We just received our wedding photos back and we could not be happier!!!”
Kelly & Scott
“We could not have asked for a better wedding photographer. Kevin photographed my sister’s wedding 6 years ago and ever since I saw his work I knew i wanted to hire him when it was my turn to tie the knot. Kevin has this amazing ability to capture not only the mood, but the unique personalities of everyone who was at our wedding -from the bridal party to the friends of friends! He is also amazingly talented at capturing love and emotion in candid and posed photos and we can’t stop looking at them! His photos don’t look staged at all and when i look through them, I remember exactly how I felt at that moment. Kevin also creates beautiful and artistic shots. We have one where we’re holding bride/groom umbrellas and the way he worked the lighting came out beautifully. Our family can’t stop talking about how nice they are! Our engagement photos and wedding album are everything we ever dreamed of and we can’t thank him enough!! I can’t wait to frame them and put them all over my house/office. Thanks Kevin!! :)”
Kathryn & Brian
“Seriously could not have been happier with my wedding photo experience with Kevin Kelley! We LOVE our pictures, his professionalism, his communication skills leading up to the event, and his photography style. He listened to our needs, took notes on what we wanted, and did everything we wanted–without blinking an eye! He blended in with the crowd and I couldn’t have imagined a better experience!! Great guy and great value!!!”
Laura & Ernesto
(View the blog post from their Pine Orchard Yacht Club wedding here)
“Kevin Kelley was by far our favorite wedding vendor! During every pre-wedding meeting we had with him, he was exceptionally professional, courteous and always concerned with our happiness. We had to re-schedule our engagement session a couple of times due to inclement weather, and Kevin was so responsive and flexible to make sure that we picked the best day to get the best shots. On our wedding day, he was one of the first vendors to arrive and by the end of the day, felt like family. His calm demeanor kept us stress-free the whole day! His photojournalistic style and eye for detail produced the most beautiful wedding mementos my husband and I will cherish through the years!”
Kim & Scott
“Kevin was absolutely amazing to work with! From the moment we met him, all the way through the best night of our lives. Even now, as we finalize our wedding album, his attention to detail, responsiveness and genuine love for what he does makes working with him a true pleasure. He really goes above and beyond. To give a small example of how he does this: every bag, box or document we received from him with information, photos, USB drives etc. was decorated with our initials hand stamped on them. He truly makes you feel special! While Kevin has done a lot of his work predominantly in CT, he made the extra effort to meet us a couple of hours from home at Mohonk Mountain House in upstate NY for our engagement photo shoot. Kevin had never done photography here but what was amazing was his eye for great photo opportunities. We got along so well with Kevin, that he even stayed for a while afterward to have a drink with us; he felt like a close friend we had known for years. Come the big day, Kevin and his assistant Mike were on top of everything; from getting-ready photos, to the first look, to family photos, the ceremony, the reception, and everything in between. The two of them worked together to make sure they captured everything we wanted and more! We still keep in touch with Kevin to this day and are beyond excited that we will get to see him at another wedding we are attending this July. If you’re looking for someone to photograph your big day, and everything leading up to it, we would highly recommend Kevin!”
Tara & Rob
(View the blog post from their Barns at Wesleyan wedding here)
“Kevin is not only extremely talented, he is wonderful to work with and just an overall pleasant guy to be around. We ended up spending almost as much time with Kevin on our wedding day as we did with one another. My best advice is to choose a photographer who is talented, easy going, calm and keeps the day moving smoothly. I just can’t say enough wonderful things about Kevin. His second photographer for the day was wonderful also, and sense of humor kept my fiance calm and smiling – even when our limo was running very late!!!!”
Carissa & Brandon
(View the blog post from their Bank Street Events wedding here)
Camp Cedarcrest wedding
“I cannot say enough about how amazing it was to work with Kevin! He photographed both our engagement and wedding photos and his attention to detail, talent, patience, and flexibility are just a few reasons why he was such an asset to our big day. His photographs are stunning and he is such a pleasure to work with! We would highly recommend him!”
Michelle & Jeff
Royals Farm wedding
“Having a great photographer was one of the most important things to us on our wedding day and we couldn't be happier we found Kevin. From the first phone call we had with him, to our engagement shoot, to our wedding day Kevin was professional, straight forward and easy to work with. On the day of the wedding, he struck that perfect balance of taking charge and getting us setup for fantastic set photos (which even included him climbing up a rock quarry at one point to get a great group shot) and then later in the evening when the dancing started he was ninja like in how he seemed to blend into the background, yet got amazing candid photos from all over the venue. In addition to that, Kevin was incredibly helpful and personable - he brought a crochet hook to help with the buttons on the back of my dress while getting ready and even helped me put my veil back in when it came off during one photo. Multiple family members told us how pleasant and professional he was throughout the day. We've looked through our wedding photos a dozen times and every time we come away saying how much we loved our photos and how we couldn't have been happier with our choice of photographer. Thank you Kevin!”
Meagan & Joe
Barns at Wesleyan wedding
“Kevin Kelley is a true professional, and a truly wonderful human being! Is it strange that I am more excited about our photographer than any other vendor for our wedding? He is THAT phenomenal! Our engagement shoot was so much fun- it was never awkward or uncomfortable because Kevin makes everything flow perfectly, and he has the best sense of humor. His photos are absolutely stunning- compare his work to any other photographer and you will instantly recognize the difference. From our first meeting with him it was obvious that he has an incredible attention for detail and that he tailors his work to each individual couple. He is thoughtful, patient and he is a great communicator. He has an amazing eye for location and lighting, and it is so impressive to watch him work. There is no reason to look elsewhere for your photography needs- you will not find this caliber of photographer anywhere else, nor someone this enjoyable to work with!”
Lauren & James
“Amazingly easy to work with, fun to have at our celebration, efficient as we could have ever hoped for, and magically found some way of balancing the need to be ever present everywhere in the venue and yet never distracting or detracting from our moments throughout the day. Thank you Kevin (from Nick)
Kevin was one of our favorite wedding vendors (and we had some excellent vendors). He spent SO MUCH time getting to know us, listening to our questions and ideas, and keeping in touch with us throughout the months before the wedding and the day of. He was unbelievably accommodating the day of, trying to get the group shots done quickly and efficiently so we could actually ENJOY our wedding with our guests. Throughout the day, I would catch glimpses of him running around the venue, but he never once was in the way or distracting. I’m not sure how he managed to be everywhere at once to get the photos and yet completely inconspicuous. He was a joy to work with and amazing at what he does. I HIGHLY recommend him. (from Alisha)”
Alisha & Nicholas
“There are no words to accurately describe how grateful my husband and I are for Kevin Kelley and his amazing work! From the moment we met him we felt confident that he would capture our day from beginning to end perfectly. He still managed to exceed every expectation we had. We are more than thrilled to be able to relive our wedding day through each stunning picture, from the portraits to the ceremony to the details to the candids on the dance floor! Kevin, THANK YOU SO MUCH! Brides-to-be, hiring Kevin will be the best decision you’ll make in your wedding planning process!”
Alli & Matt
(View the blog post from their Lighthouse Point Park wedding)
“Kevin and his team were a pleasure to work with. We got married out-of-state, and he was very understanding and reasonable about meeting up prior to the event and about travel charges (or lack thereof). We were married in Newport, RI – although if the wedding was in our proposed alternative locations of Boston, or New York, I still would have used KKP! He also suggested a bunch of vendors to work with in the area – including our videography team! All in all, Kevin is a consummate professional, with a great eye, and I would hire him again in an instant. Definitely work with Kevin Kelley Photography if you have the chance”
Marina & Benjamin
“Kevin Kelley is an amazing photographer! When looking for a wedding photographer he really stood out not only because of his work, but also due to his relaxed and professional vibe. He always made us feel comfortable and truly captured the happiest moments. He is flexible, and extremely organized allowing us to not have to worry about anything. I would highly recommend him to anyone!!”
Kristie & Patrick
“We honestly cannot say enough good things about working with Kevin! His genuineness was apparent right from the beginning. He was accommodating around our crazy work schedules for our first meeting, and greeted us with a personalized little gift bag that outlined his photography packages offered. Fast forward to receiving our wedding photos package in the mail, there was a handwritten thank you note from him:) Being someone who appreciates the thoughtful little touches, these gestures only further enhanced my experience in having Kevin as our photographer! His attention to detail is impeccable and he has a true eye for capturing the perfect moment. We could not be happier with how both our engagement and wedding photos turned out. They are absolutely stunning shots and nothing looks forced! Kevin was non-intrusive and blended in with our guests throughout the ceremony & reception which I really feel accounts for how natural and genuine the pictures turned out to be! Thank you for everything Kevin – your professionalism and talent is unmatched and we are thrilled that we got the chance to work with you!!!”
Paula & Garrett
(View the blog post from their Candlewood Lake wedding here)
“Kevin Kelley is not only an extremely talented photographer, but such a pleasure to work with. We hired Kevin to do our engagement pictures and wedding pictures and we could not be happier with how they turned out. Kevin was always prompt at our meetings and his attention to detail is amazing. Kevin and his second shooter were able to capture such amazing moments at our wedding without being intrusive and making us feel comfortable. He had no problem working with our other venders and coordinated with them ahead of time. If you are looking for a wedding photographer, Kevin Kelley is the way to go!”
Brittany & Harry
“We cannot say enough good things about Kevin! He did such a wonderful job of capturing the “feel” of the night – we can’t stop looking through our wedding album! He was so easy going, attentive, and patient (even with a lot of little ones running around). We would highly recommend Kevin!”
Kaitlin & Nathaniel
“We found it a bit difficult to put into words how thankful we are for all of your hard work, attention to detail, and kindness. Thanks to you, we have beautiful pictures to allow us to always remember our special day. We are absolutely in love with every single picture you captured and we look through them often. Thank you so much for everything, wishing you all the best in this year ahead. Thank you.”
Alexis & Kevin
“Zack and I cannot thank you enough for capturing both our engagement photos and our big day. Thank you for joining us along our adventure. Your skills and talents shine through in all of your photos. We have received hundreds of compliments on our photos all thanks to you. Thank you for getting Zack to smile (he hates pictures) and letting us include our dog Moo in our shoot. We have recommended you to many people, so please send us some of your cards!”
Lori & Zack
(View the blog post from their Laurel Beach Club wedding here)
“Kevin was an absolute pleasure to work with! I immediately knew we would book him when we first met him – he was kind, honest, and incredibly professional. My husband and I are not big into taking pictures of ourselves and I don’t necessarily think we are photogenic (we didn’t do an engagement shoot for this reason!), but Kevin managed to make us look great! We really didn’t even know he was there – he wasn’t pushy, and he blended into our wedding. The pictures he captured were a mixed of some staged shots and some candid pictures – both came out better than I could have imagined. As my mom puts it: his pictures tell a story of our day. Kevin is wonderfully talented, and he will not disappoint you. I am so grateful that we have his pictures to remember our wedding.”
Alyssa & James
“Kevin was a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. He was flexible when we asked him to move the timing for our formal, posed photos and made us feel at ease the day of the wedding. He captured beautiful indoor and outdoor shots and was a great presence throughout the day. His calm, warm demeanor was exactly what we were looking for, and we are thrilled with the photos.”
Angela & James
(View the blog post from their Union League Cafe wedding here)
“Kevin was absolutely great to work with! He was great at understand the vibe we wanted for our wedding photos. He was responsive and super easy to reach. He was happy to answer all the questions we had and was very organized day of. He made sure we got all the shots we wanted. He got a ton of great shots of us dancing and all the big moments of our day without being intrusive. He was never in the way but made sure he captured all the important moments! I would highly recommend Kevin!!”
Sally & Bobby
(View the blog post from their Latitude 41 Mystic Seaport wedding here)